Job IntroductionSerco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco, a prominent player in the Space industry with over 40 years of experience, has a robust partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA), particularly through their work at the European Space Astronomy Centre (ESAC) in Spain. Serco's collaboration with ESAC involves supporting a range of scientific missions, including data processing for missions like Gaia, Solar Orbiter, and Euclid. They also provide critical support for planetary missions such as Bepi Colombo and Exo Mars Trace Gas Orbiter. This partnership underscores Serco's commitment to advancing Space science and technology, making it an ideal environment for professionals seeking to contribute to ground breaking Space projects.
We are currently searching for an experienced and dynamic Software Developer to join our international team in Madrid. In this role you will be part of the development and operations team, in charge of the implementation, testing and operations of Downlink Systems for ESA science missions like PLATO, Solar Orbiter, Gaia or SMILE. Your role will be the one of a Software Developer within the Scrum team. You participate to the Sprint and Daily activities, will need to interact with ESA personnel to ensure proper implementation and testing of software, and to coordinate daily operational activities when needed.
Main Responsibilities As a Software Developer you will concentrate your activities on the following:

• Software configuration management activities
• Setting up software infrastructure
• Coding and unit testing of back-end and/or front-end solutions
• Generation of automated End2End tests
• Operations and monitoring of deployed micro-services

Successful Candidate Do you think you are the person we are looking for? See below what experience or knowledge you should bring :
Mandatory Skills:

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in computer science, engineering and/or physics
• +3 years’ experience in Software Engineering

Knowledge and proven experience in:

• Modern programming languages (Java, Python, Angular)
• Software repositories (svn, git)
• Relational databases (My SQL)
• Project management tools (JIRA, Confluence)
• Continuous integration/deployment (Maven, Jenkins, Nexus, Ansible, Docker)
• Linux Operating Systems (Ubuntu, Red Hat)
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and familiarity with Dev Ops practices
• Software engineering processes
• Test automation
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, flexible and able to work as members of interdisciplinary teams
• Fluent in English

Background knowledge in the following areas would be an asset:

• ESA software engineering processes and standards
• Science operations
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the EU.

About The Company Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
About Serco
Serco Europe has operated in the Netherlands and Spain over the past 30 years, mainly in the field of Space. Serco Netherlands and Spain have a long history of partnership and trust with the European Space Agency (ESA).
In both countries, Serco is proud to deliver the highest calibre of people and services at ESTEC (ESA’s technology and engineering hub) and ESAC (ESA’s Astronomy and Science centre).
At the heart of its business, Serco Netherlands and Spain source, train, care and support employees, enabling them to better pursue their dreams of working in the Space industry in excelling in the delivery of essential public services.
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Package Description What we offer if you join our amazing team:

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company.
• Assistance with relocation can be provided; details available upon request.
• Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in an international environment.